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Vocabulary Entry
clap
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A sharp sound made by striking the hands together.
Example Sentences
"The audience erupted in a clap after the performance."
"He gave a loud clap to get everyone's attention."
"A clap of thunder echoed in the distance."
V
verb
To strike the hands together to make a sound, often as a form of applause.
Example Sentences
"She began to clap as soon as the show ended."
"The children clapped in excitement when they saw the magician."
"He clapped his hands to celebrate the team's victory."